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VACCHO is the peak representative for the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Victoria
We have 34 member Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations providing support to over 65,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across the state. We lead and support Aboriginal Community Control and the broader health and social services sector to deliver transformative health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal communities in Victoria.
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Cyber incident affecting VETtrak
Our VETtrak student management software suffered an outage from 16 October 2025. Unfortunately, VETtrak’s providers, ReadyTech Ltd, have advised that that outage resulted from a cyberattack, and that the personal information of some VACCHO students is affected. We will be contacting affected students.Â
Latest News
VACCHO thanks Minister Mary-Anne Thomas for her leadership and legacy in Aboriginal health Â
The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) acknowledges the significant contribution...
Tribute to Aunty Frances Gallagher
It is with profound sadness and respect that VACCHO acknowledges the passing of cherished Gunditjmara Elder, Aunty...
VACCHO welcomes funding to expand Koori Maternity Services across Victoria
VACCHO welcomes $15.8 million in Victorian government funding to expand Koori Maternity Services across 10 Aboriginal...
VACCHO delivers funding to expand Culture and Kinship initiatives across VictoriaÂ
The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) has delivered funding secured from the...
 VACCHO releases its 2026-27 Federal Budget Submission
The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) has released its 2026-27 Federal Budget...
OPINION: Some call it Australia Day. We call it Survival Day.
By Dr Jill Gallagher AO First published on Cheek Media on 21 January 2026. For many, the first of January marks a new...
Victorian first: Online directory connecting Aboriginal communities to culturally safe suicide prevention services
Content warning: The following article contains discussion on suicide which may be distressing. The Victorian...
Celebrating six years of culturally safe breast screening with the Beautiful Shawl Project
During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO)...
VACCHO Calls for Urgent Action as 2025 Family Matters Report Exposes Ongoing Systemic Failures
The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) and its Balit Durn Durn Centre (BDDC) are...
VACCHO urges urgent investment in ACCO-led custodial health model as deaths in custody reach highest level in 45 years
CONTENT WARNING: VACCHO advises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people that the following article references...
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Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Culture
Racism, ignorance, and fear-mongering have no place in Australia.
At a time when voices of division are growing louder, it’s more important than ever to come together and celebrate the rich, living culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Investing in Aboriginal health and wellbeing infrastructure
This research report, Investing in Aboriginal health and wellbeing infrastructure, jointly developed by Infrastructure Victoria and VACCHO recommends the Victorian Government act now to fund urgent repairs to make ACCO buildings safe, operational and efficient.
The
Balit Durn Durn
Centre
We are proud to announce the establishment of the Balit Durn Durn Centre, an initiative designed to foster innovation and improvement in social and emotional wellbeing practice, policy and research.
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